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China, Trump and Panama

Trump says China ‘operates’ the Panama Canal – how deep are Beijing’s ties to the key waterway?

Donald Trump has begun his second term as president by ramping up pressure on Panama – threatening to “take back” the Panama Canal and accusing the country of ceding control of the strategically critical waterway to a US rival: China.

StringersHub on MSN · 13h

Panama: Panama "will not" break ties with China despite US pressure on the canal

Panama City, Panama - February 06, 2025 Panama's President, José Raúl Mulino, stressed Thursday that he “will not” break diplomatic relations with China despite threats by US President Donald Trump to “take back” the Canal because of alleged Chinese influence on the interoceanic waterway.

TAG24 NEWS on MSN · 1d

Trump administration claims free passage through Panama Canal – but what does Panama say?

The US said Wednesday that its government vessels would sail for free through the Panama Canal, but authorities at the waterway swiftly issued a denial.

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CNN on MSN · 14h

Panama denies State Department claim US government vessels can now transit canal for free

Panama denied a claim made by the State Department on Wednesday that the Central American nation had agreed to no longer charge fees for US government ships to transit the country’s famous canal.

Washington says US government ships won't pay fees for Panama Canal

US government ships will no longer pay to transit through the Panama Canal, the US Department of State said on Wednesday, following fierce criticism from Washington over the administration of the waterway.

The Washington Post · 22h

Panama's president denies making a deal that US ships can transit the canal for free

Panama President José Raúl Mulino has rejected the U.S. State Department’s claim that his country had reached a deal allowing U.S. warships to transit the Panama Canal for free

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The Pro-American Panama Leader Standing Between Trump and the Canal

Conservative President José Raúl Mulino wanted to work with Trump from day one. He’s now trying to stop a U.S. takeover of ...

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Panama president to US: stop 'lies and falsehoods' about canal

Panama President Jose Raul Mulino said on Thursday the United States was spreading "lies and falsehoods" after the State ...

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State Department surprises Panama with claim of fee cut for government ships

The State Department surprised Panama with the announcement that U.S. government ships would pass through the Panama Canal ...

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Why The Panama Canal Is At The Center Of A U.S.-China Power Struggle

The Trump administration is taking proactive measures to regain control over the Panama Canal and reduce Chinese influence at ...

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Panama’s careful course through the canal crisis sparked by Trump

Something very powerful is going to happen,” Trump warned from Washington, casting a shadow over Rubio’s diplomatic mission ...

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Panama formally pulls out of China's Belt and Road Initiative

In a key concession to Washington, Panama President Jose Raul Mulino on Thursday (Feb 6) confirmed that Panama had pulled out ...

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Trump, the Panama Canal and the Hong Kong Firm at the Heart of a Showdown

The canal’s two biggest ports are operated by a Hong Kong company with global reach. The Trump administration sees a Chinese ...

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Rubio hails Panama's move to exit Chinese infrastructure plan

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Monday welcomed Panama's decision to let its participation in China's global ...

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